The Viral Thanksgiving Cupcake Recipe
celery and sage stuffing, whipped potatoes "icing", dried cranberry sprinkles, dark meat turkey gravy
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Ingredients
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Cupcake Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Stuffing
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and sauté until soft. Stir in the fresh sage, salt, and pepper. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the bread cubes until fully absorbed and let cool slightly.
- 2
- 3
Assemble the Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill each liner with the stuffing mixture, packing it slightly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- 4
Top with Whipped Potatoes
Once the stuffing cupcakes are done, let them cool for a few minutes. Use a piping bag to pipe the whipped potatoes on top of each cupcake.
- 5
Add Cranberry Sprinkles and Gravy
Sprinkle dried cranberries over the whipped potatoes. Drizzle with warm dark meat turkey gravy before serving.


